Posting a job online is more than drafting requirements—it’s building the foundation for success. Use this checklist before you hit “Publish” so you attract quality freelancers and minimize risk from the start.
1. Define Your Project Goal Clearly
Know exactly what you want to achieve. Is it a logo, blog post, app prototype, or SEO optimization? Clear objectives help freelancers propose valuable solutions.
2. Prepare a Detailed Project Brief
Outline scope, deliverables, timeline, and budget. A well-structured brief sets expectations and filters out unqualified freelancers immediately.
3. Set Realistic Budget Expectations
If your budget seems too low for the outcome you expect, high-quality freelancers may skip the job. Pay for value—not just hours.
4. Check Similar Jobs on eFrelance
Browse existing jobs or completed gigs on eFrelance to position your posting competitively and align with platform standards.
5. Identify Required Skills and Experience
Specify platforms, tools, design styles, or industries your freelancer must be comfortable with. The more specific, the better match you get.
6. Decide on Milestones or Deliverables
Break your project into stages if it’s complex. For example: concept draft, revision rounds, final files. That ensures you track progress and control payments.
7. Prepare Questions for Proposals
What should applicants include? Request portfolio links, similar project experience, tools used, samples, and their expected timeline.
8. Clarify Revision Policy
Specify how many revisions or edits are included, and what constitutes a revision vs new request. This avoids scope creep and surprises.
9. Develop Evaluation Criteria
Decide how you’ll evaluate proposals—consider portfolio quality, communication, pricing logic, client reviews, and cultural fit.
10. Plan for Communication and Feedback
Make responding to candidate questions or submissions a priority. Timely communication reflects professionalism and keeps just-right freelancers interested.
✅ Before You Post, Ask Yourself:
| Done | Item |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Is your project goal crystal clear? |
| ☐ | Did you write a detailed brief with scope and timeline? |
| ☐ | Is your budget realistic for high-quality work? |
| ☐ | Did you check similar postings on eFrelance to benchmark? |
| ☐ | Did you specify tools, skills, or style preferences? |
| ☐ | Did you break the project into milestones or deliverables? |
| ☐ | Do you know what questions you want answered in proposals? |
| ☐ | Did you clarify expected revisions or changes scope? |
| ☐ | Do you have a way to compare candidate proposals fairly? |
| ☐ | Are you ready to respond quickly once submissions arrive? |
How This Helps You
- 👉 Attract stronger freelancers and avoid poorly scoped gigs
- 👉 Filter applicants upfront so you focus on quality, not budget-based mismatches
- 👉 Reduce risk by managing expectations from day one
- 👉 Speed up decision-making and shorten time-to-hire
Each item helps set you up for a smoother, more professional freelancing experience on eFrelance.
